Straits Mile, Edinburgh

Straits Mile is a new student accommodation in Edinburgh, opening in 2026. Located at 179A Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN, on the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Straits Mile Edinburgh is easily accessible to the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh College of Art, and Queen Margaret University, and sits close to Edinburgh Waverley Station and Holyrood Palace. Straits Mile offers 76 beds across a range of studio and apartment room types, with all utility bills and high-speed Wi-Fi included in the rent. On-site facilities include a gym, a cinema lounge, a communal lounge, a games hub, and dedicated study spaces, giving students a balance of study and social life within the building.

Room Types and Amenities at Straits Mile Edinburgh

Straits Mile Edinburgh offers eight room types to suit different needs and budgets, including the Classic Studio, Classic Plus Studio, Premium Studio, Deluxe Studio, Superior Studio, Loft Apartment, Platinum Studio, and Accessible Studio. Studios range from compact self-contained units to more spacious open-plan layouts, while the Loft Apartment offers additional living space for students who want extra room. An Accessible Studio is also available for students who require step-free access.

Every room at Straits Mile Edinburgh is self-contained, with a private bed, bathroom, and kitchenette. The accommodation offers a range of communal amenities, including an on-site gym, a cinema lounge, a communal lounge, a games hub, and dedicated study spaces, alongside superfast Wi-Fi throughout. All utility bills are included in the rent, and Straits Mile Edinburgh is overseen by an on-site management team.

What's Hot Around Straits Mile Edinburgh?

Straits Mile Edinburgh places students within easy reach of everyday essentials and the wider city. A Sainsbury's Local at 167 Canongate covers daily groceries, with an Aldi on the Royal Mile and a Poundland on Nicolson Street a short walk away for a wider shop or household basics. For dining, Wedgwood the Restaurant and the White Horse Oyster and Seafood Bar sit almost opposite each other on Canongate, offering modern Scottish cooking and fresh seafood respectively. Clarinda's Tearoom, also on Canongate, is a popular choice for breakfast and a traditional afternoon tea, while the Tolbooth Tavern serves classic Scottish pub food and doubles as a relaxed spot for an evening drink.

Green space is close by Straits Mile Edinburgh accommodation. Dunbar's Close Garden, tucked just off Canongate, is a quiet spot for a break between lectures, and Holyrood Park sits right at the foot of the Royal Mile, giving students a proper hike up Arthur's Seat without needing transport. Right Medicine Pharmacy on the Royal Mile covers everyday health needs, and for downtime, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and the National Library of Scotland are both within walking distance for students who want a quieter cultural outing. On weekends, Princes Street Gardens offers a change of scenery in the heart of the New Town, just beyond the Old Town's cobbled streets.

Transport Around Straits Mile Edinburgh

Straits Mile offers excellent transport links in central Edinburgh, with Edinburgh Waverley Station just moments away for convenient rail connections across Scotland. Students can easily access the city’s bus and tram network for daily travel. The University of Edinburgh Holyrood Campus is a 3-minute walk away, while the main University of Edinburgh campus takes around 19 minutes on foot. Edinburgh College of Art is approximately a 23-minute walk away, and Edinburgh Napier University Merchiston Campus is around 17 minutes by public transport.